57

CARLY

“What took them so long to find him?” I yelled at Seth. He came over to the cabin the moment I called him that Rome was in trouble. “I already sent them where he is stranded.”

Time was running out for Rome, it had been forty-five minutes, and I had not heard the good news.

“Calm down, Princess. They’re doing their best to get there in time. The storm is getting stronger, and it’s difficult for them to go by air, and the road was blocked by snowfall.”

“So you’re telling me my fiance is gonna die out there?” I picked up my phone and put on my coat. “I’ll go find him myself.”

“That’s the worse idea.” He blocked my way. “Do you think he’s gonna let you go out there and risk your life?”

“Well, good thing he’s not here.” I glared at him. He was tall and bulky, like a Viking warrior, and he could just throw me over his shoulder and stuff me in the closet if he wanted to.

“Just give them a few more minutes.”

“And then what? Rome is already frozen the moment they get there.”

“I’